Lower Albia Reservoir is an excellent bluegill fishery with fish more than 10-inches available. Largemouth bass abundance is moderately high and the fishery is dominated by 12- to 15-inch fish, but good numbers of 18+ inch fish are available. Crappie are not abundant, but are of good quality, typically more than 10-inches long. Yellow bass are available, although not common, but the size quality of these fish is excellent.(2015)

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.